Don't put drugs in the driving seat.

Don't put drugs in the driving seat.

Hello Tipton, Great Bridge & Princes End

This is some advice & information regarding using drugs why driving.

"Don't Put Drugs in the Driving Seat"

is a prominent national road safety campaign backed by THINK! Road Safety and heavily supported by West Midlands Police (WMP) to crack down on drug-impaired motorists. [

Campaign Overview & WMP Enforcement

The campaign specifically targets the misconception—particularly common among young drivers—that it is safe to drive after consuming drugs if they "feel fine".

Roadside Testing: WMP Traffic units use specialized roadside drug screening kits to test motorists instantly for cannabis and cocaine.

Station Screening: Blood and urine tests are conducted at the station to screen for a wider range of 17 different controlled illegal and prescription drugs.

The Law: There is zero tolerance for drug driving. Even trace amounts of illegal substances that remain in the body for days or weeks can result in a failed test. Convictions carry a mandatory minimum 12-month driving ban, an unlimited fine, up to 6 months in prison, and a permanent criminal record.

Local Context & Advice for Tipton & Sandwell

In the Tipton area, local neighbourhood teams and the WMP Guardian task force have linked drug-driving offenses to broader localized crackdowns on organized crime and anti-social Behaviour (such as Operation Scarlet-fox and ongoing patrols around Victoria Park and Great Bridge).

WMP advises residents in Tipton to take a proactive approach to keeping local roads safe via the official WM-now Portal.

Immediate Danger / In-Progress: If you witness someone heavily intoxicated or under the influence of drugs getting into the driver's seat to operate a vehicle in Tipton, Great Bridge, or Princes End, dial 999 immediately. Provide the vehicle's make, model, colour, registration number, and direction of travel.

Intelligence & Repeat Offenders: If you have anonymous intelligence regarding local individuals who routinely drive under the influence of drugs, report it non-emergently via the WMP Online Live Chat or by calling 101.

Thank you from Tipton police station.

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Selina Male
(Police, Police Community Support Officer, Tipton)